Foreign Credentials Evaluation
For qualifications earned outside Malaysia, RISIS would accept academic credentials evaluation reports from foreign credentials evaluation agencies in the USA.
General and Detailed Evaluations
The General Statement of Equivalency describes foreign documents, degrees, certificates, and diplomas in US terms, and assigns each their equivalent in the educational system of the United States. The Detailed Evaluation of Coursework is a course-by-course evaluation of work completed at foreign institutions and resembles a US transcript.
Professional Licensing or Certification Evaluation
This report provides evaluations for fields that require professional licensing or certification, including accounting, architecture, dentistry, engineering, law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, teacher education and veterinary medicine.
Consulting and Training
This report is specifically for consulting and training are tailored to the specific needs of the institution, whether college and university admissions offices, corporations needing visas for foreign employees, licensure and certification boards, or immigration attorneys.
How do you get a foreign credential evaluation?
To get a credential evaluation, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Identify the agencies that offer credential evaluation services.
Step 2: Gather your educational documents.
Step 3: Submit your application and pay the fees.
Step 4: Wait for the evaluation report.
Step 5: Submit the evaluation report with your application forms for RISIS enrolment.
The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES®)
The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES®) was founded as a trade association in 1987 to promote excellence in the field of credential evaluation. In the absence of a US government agency that monitors such services, NACES is committed to formulating and maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards in the field. Members of NACES are independent, nongovernmental organizations that provide credential evaluation services to individuals who have completed part or all of their education outside the United States.
Getting Started: Finding an Evaluation Agency
NACES does not perform credential evaluations. However, our members do and can assist you with all your needs pertaining to evaluation services. They can answer all questions related to your specific situation and process. All our members are in good standing, and should be contacted directly for assistance. They are located across the US and work with clients electronically from around the world. Therefore there is no need to be in geographic proximity to an agency.
Directory of NACES Members
Please select a NACES member organization from the list below. This list provides links to each member’s website – contact our members directly for information about their services, fees, and requirements.
https://www.naces.org/members